I-40 Wbl over Rio Puerco
GoodMcKinley County, New Mexico · 1.3 MI E JCT I-40 & NM118 · Structure no. 000000000008845
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 393 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,312
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-40 Wbl over Rio Puerco is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbl over Rio Puerco in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the New Mexico average of 51.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 24,312 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,064 by 2043. The structure is 393 ft (119.7 m) long and 41 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-40 Wbl over Rio Puerco built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-40 Wbl over Rio Puerco in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does I-40 Wbl over Rio Puerco carry?
About 24,312 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.
How long is I-40 Wbl over Rio Puerco?
The structure is 393 ft (119.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns I-40 Wbl over Rio Puerco?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.